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Cheap flights from Helena (HLN) to Chicago (CHI) from $484

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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May 14 — May 211
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$602

Round-trip from

$223
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Helena to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 73% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helena to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Helena in January are about $768 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $290.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helena to Chicago (HLN - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Helena to Chicago at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Helena to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Helena and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from Helena to Chicago. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 7/207:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop20h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/239:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$484
Mon 7/157:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/189:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$513
Mon 7/157:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/186:20 pmORD - HLN
2 stops30h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$518
Mon 7/157:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop28h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/186:00 amORD - HLN
1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$533
Sat 7/203:46 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop11h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/236:20 pmORD - HLN
2 stops21h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$569
Sat 7/203:46 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/236:35 amORD - HLN
2 stops18h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$573

Cheap Delta flights from Helena to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Helena and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Delta flights from Helena to Chicago. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 7/261:15 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Fri 8/27:45 amORD - HLN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/9$578
Mon 7/16:00 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 31mDelta
Mon 7/152:25 pmMDW - HLN
2 stops9h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/9$588
Mon 7/16:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Mon 7/157:45 amORD - HLN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/9$623
Sat 7/206:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Tue 7/231:25 pmORD - HLN
2 stops10h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/9$633
Mon 7/11:20 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Mon 7/157:45 amORD - HLN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/9$638
Mon 7/11:20 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Mon 7/1512:17 pmORD - HLN
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/9$733
Mon 7/156:00 amHLN - MDW
2 stops10h 59mDelta
Thu 7/181:24 pmMDW - HLN
2 stops10h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/9$893
Wed 5/225:50 amHLN - MDW
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Sun 5/2611:59 amMDW - HLN
2 stops11h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/9$968
Tue 5/145:50 amHLN - MDW
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Sat 5/1811:01 amMDW - HLN
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,148

Cheap Helena to Chicago flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Helena to Chicago specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Helena to Chicago in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 5/142:20 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop18h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:32 pmORD - HLN
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$621
Tue 5/146:50 amHLN - ORD
1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:32 pmORD - HLN
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$632
Tue 5/146:50 amHLN - ORD
2 stops15h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/182:36 pmORD - HLN
1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$637
Tue 5/146:50 amHLN - ORD
2 stops15h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/188:45 amORD - HLN
2 stops13h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$696
Wed 5/225:50 amHLN - MDW
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Sun 5/2611:59 amMDW - HLN
2 stops11h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/9$968
Tue 5/145:50 amHLN - MDW
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Sat 5/1811:01 amMDW - HLN
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,148

Helena to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Helena and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Helena to Chicago in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 7/207:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop20h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/239:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$484
Mon 7/157:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/189:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$513
Mon 7/157:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/186:20 pmORD - HLN
2 stops30h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$518
Mon 7/157:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop28h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/186:00 amORD - HLN
1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$533
Sat 7/203:46 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop11h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/236:20 pmORD - HLN
2 stops21h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$569
Sat 7/203:46 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/236:35 amORD - HLN
2 stops18h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$573
Fri 7/261:15 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Fri 8/27:45 amORD - HLN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/9$578
Mon 7/16:00 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 31mDelta
Mon 7/152:25 pmMDW - HLN
2 stops9h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/9$588
Sat 7/206:45 amHLN - ORD
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/239:01 pmORD - HLN
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$614

Helena to Chicago flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Helena to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Helena to Chicago. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 5/142:20 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop18h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:32 pmORD - HLN
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$621
Tue 5/146:50 amHLN - ORD
1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:32 pmORD - HLN
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$632
Tue 5/146:50 amHLN - ORD
2 stops15h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/182:36 pmORD - HLN
1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$637
Tue 5/146:50 amHLN - ORD
2 stops15h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/188:45 amORD - HLN
2 stops13h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$696
Tue 5/145:50 amHLN - MDW
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Sat 5/1811:01 amMDW - HLN
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,148

Find flights from Helena to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Helena to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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$484 - $623

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Price

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Sat 7/20

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/23

1 stop18h 43m

$484

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Mon 7/15

2 stops21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop27h 37m

$513

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Mon 7/15

2 stops21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/18

2 stops30h 39m

$518

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Mon 7/15

1 stop28h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop10h 05m

$533

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Sat 7/20

1 stop11h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/23

2 stops21h 45m

$569

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Fri 7/26

1 stop7h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/2

1 stop5h 50m

$578

HelenaChicago Midway

HLN - MDW

HLNMDW

Helena

Mon 7/1

2 stops11h 31m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/15

2 stops9h 06m

$588

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Sat 7/20

1 stop16h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/23

1 stop25h 17m

$614

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/15

1 stop5h 50m

$623

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Deals found on 5/9

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helena to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Helena to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Helena to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Helena to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Helena to Chicago is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $558. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Helena to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$248

February

$244

March

$280

April

$258

May

$278

June

$348

July

$330

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Helena to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,140 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,140 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,140 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,140 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,030 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,140 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helena to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Helena to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Helena (HLN) if they book a flight from Helena to Chicago. On average, Helena has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Helena is conveniently located just 2.7 mi from Helena’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Helena to Chicago for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Helena to Chicago for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $484, but on average you can expect to pay $630.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Helena to Chicago for under $700?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Helena to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helena to Chicago round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $484, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helena to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does HLN to ORD mean?

    Helena Airport is HLN and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helena to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Helena to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Helena to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Helena to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helena to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Helena to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Helena to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helena to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Helena to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helena to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Helena to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Helena to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Helena to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Helena to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Helena to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Helena to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Helena to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$272Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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